Spotlight on Ryan Corcoran | Tech Manager Spotlight

Ryan Corcoran, Director of Audiovisual Engineering at Wichita State University, shares his path from music education to higher ed AV, along with how his team approaches system design, standardization, and large‑scale campus projects. In this Tech Manager Spotlight, Ryan talks about managing expectations, supporting modern learning environments, and what it takes to keep AV reliable at scale. Read More

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March 1, 2026

68: The Ten Suggestions | AV SuperFriends

Recorded February 13, 2026 It’s March (yes, March– deal with it), the AV SuperFriends gather to lay down the law… higher ed AV law, that is. This month’s On Topic tackles the Top Ten Commandments of AV: the rules you should follow, the ones you sometimes break, and the ones you pretend you’ve always believed... Read More

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February 27, 2026

HETMA Presents… Chair to Chair: Andy Vogel, Communications Chair

Erin Maher Moran sits down with Andy Vogel from The Ohio State University to unpack his path from hands on classroom AV support into instructional design, and how that mix shapes his approach to HETMA communications. They dig into what makes higher ed technology messaging uniquely tricky, especially translating technical capability into usability stories that land with faculty, leadership, and peers. The conversation ties back to this month’s theme of leveling up, focusing on confidence building through presenting, learning in public, and using mistakes as momentum. Read More

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February 26, 2026

HETMA Approved: Logitech Reach

Logitech Reach has earned HETMA Approved status following deployment and evaluation in active higher education classrooms. Tested across hybrid, lecture capture, and BYOD environments, the Reach demonstrated stable articulated positioning, strong 1080p image clarity, and straightforward USB deployment. With multiple Logitech solutions now HETMA Approved, institutions can scale across room types while maintaining consistency in their classroom technology ecosystem. Read More

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February 26, 2026

14: The LAW of Listening | brAVe [skills]

Tune in to hear additional insights from Leon about why its worth revisiting the skill of effective listening. As AV professionals, we know the importance of audio. It’s in our name! Just like there is no substitute for great audio, there is no substitute for effective listening as a leadership skill. Listen up! Connect with... Read More

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February 25, 2026

What Type of University Do You Work For? | Empowered by Design

What sort of university do you work for, and how do you know? In this column, Chris Kelly invites higher education professionals to slow down, take a seat in their classrooms, and experience learning spaces from perspectives beyond their own. Examining institutions that ignore accessibility risks, those that stop at ADA compliance, and those striving for Universal Design for Learning, the piece makes the case that inclusive design is not about avoiding lawsuits, but about creating spaces where students and faculty can fully participate without having to ask for special permission. Read More

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